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REL 301: Religion and Ethics in the Anthropocene

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Project description

The term Anthropocene is meant to mark a decisive shift in the human relationship to the earth. The challenge posed by the Anthropocene is not only technological and political but also ethical and religious. In light of the growing human impact on earth's climate system, many have questioned the role of religion and challenged the adequacy of our ethical thought. This class will explore the resources of religion and ethics for confronting the Anthropocene and also consider how the Anthropocene might require us to think differently about religion and ethics.